I upgraded the T4 to the T-Hex Hub Overland Edition and have been very pleased. It fits two big cots plus one for the dog and still has plenty of space to move around. It's entry is on a flat face, not on a corner like the T4 which is a huge benefit in my opinion.
Only have had a chance to camp in it once, but quality seems as good as the T4. Did fine in 20MPH winds once we got all the guy lines pegged.
I got it it direct from Gazelle for 640$, free shipping on a black friday promotion. Unfortunately it's not listed on their website at the moment and it's over 1k$ on Amazon... so outside your budget for the time being anyways.
I bought the Gazelle T4 in 2024 direct from their website. It’s been great. Only downside is its length, but that is also part of what makes it so easy to set up. When you said $500 delivered i had to go back and see what I paid because that sounded ridiculous. Turns out, I paid $279.99 delivered. Looks like they are indeed just under $500 now. That is a huge increase in just two years.
I’ve used the T4 on its own when going off the beaten path, and I ears used it as a supplement to my teardrop so I can store things and actually stand when I’m changing my clothes. It’s so easy to set up, I find it to be superior to a RTT since I can just drive away and hit the trails instead of having more weight on top of my vehicle.
This is also my tent, but it does NOT pack small. In fact, it's single handedly the most annoying thing to fit in my SUV because of how much space it occupies.
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T4 is awesome. Mine has dealt with 50+mph winds and torrential rain like a champ.
Gazelle T4 or T4+
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I have the T4 which has been clutch in all weathers
I overland with my dog with the T4 for 18 months. Handled high winds, torrential downpours and 100 degree heat (exceptionally good ventilation). That picture was taken about a year into that trek. I'm 6'2" and could stand in it w/no problem
Very, the material is relatively thick and coated on the inside. Rain beads and rolls off the outside. The floor is removable and bathtub shaped. I've never had a problem and always have stayed dry even in the worst prolonged downpours. It is not a boat though if you get my meaning. Because it is self standing putting it up takes maybe two minutes, staking it down maybe another 5+ minutes. For reference quite a bit of my overlanding was in the PNW
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Can't beat a Gazelle T4. Goes up in a minute great with wind and rain. In your price range.
Gazelle T4 or T4+
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I have the T4 which has been clutch in all weathers
Gazelle T4, North Face Wawona or Big Agness Big House. Agree the T4 is a bear to.load and carry. We use our Wawona a ton once we learned how to set it up hahaha
I have the Wawona 4 and love it. We use the Wawona much more than our Gazelle T4.
Took us two setups to figure out the fly, but now the wife and I set it up in a jiffy :)
With the dogs etc, look at the Wawona 6
We use two, a Gazelle T4 and a North Face Wawona 4.
The North Face has become our favorite.
We can stand up in both.
For your situation look at the Wawona 6.
We love our North Face Wawona 4. It took us a couple times to learn how to set it up, and now we can get it set up rather easily. Can stand in it and I am 6ft 1 inch.
We prefer the Wawona over our T4 Gazelle. The T4 is just a huge beast to deal with.
I also looked at the Big Agnes Big House as well.
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